# Enhancing Musculoskeletal Education Through a Virtual Sports Medicine Curriculum: A Pilot Study

## TL;DR

An online sports medicine curriculum improved residents' knowledge and confidence in handling musculoskeletal issues.

## Contribution

A pilot study demonstrating the effectiveness of a virtual curriculum in enhancing sports medicine education for residents.

## Key findings

- Residents showed significant improvements in physical exam confidence, differential diagnosis, and sports medicine knowledge.
- Large effect sizes (Cohen's d = 1.46-1.70) were observed across all assessed domains.

## Abstract

Musculoskeletal complaints are common in primary care, yet physicians often lack confidence and knowledge in managing them. This pilot study evaluated the impact of an online video curriculum on sports medicine knowledge and skills among 17 family medicine residents. Residents completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessing their confidence in physical exam skills, differential diagnosis, and overall sports medicine knowledge. Significant improvements were observed in all three domains (P < 0.001) with large effect sizes (Cohen's d = 1.46-1.70). Despite limitations inherent to the pilot design, these findings suggest that virtual sports medicine curricula can effectively enhance resident education and potentially improve clinical practice.